Essential Homes

The founder of Essential Homes, Bob Hockema was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana. For over 20 years Bob has been building, renovating, and remodeling homes across Tippecanoe county and surrounding areas, providing dedication, loyalty, and commitment to customers and to the community. At Essential Homes, we work hard and take pride in providing a solid foundation for trustworthy partnerships and homeowner peace of mind. We believe the difference between mediocrity and excellence is attention to detail. Our experienced team will supply you with one stop services including site review, lot choice, floorplan selection, design choices, and purchase agreement. Rest assured that your home is in good hands. We want you to feel connected to all aspects of the process while your home is under construction. We will keep you in the loop with our state-of-the-art software program, Builder Trend. We are excited for the opportunity to be involved in such a landmark event in your life. Your home is more than just four walls and a roof, it is an expression of your personality and style. We thank you in advance for taking the time to consider us for your new home construction.